Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad
Discover a delightful twist on traditional salads with this Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad. Bursting with flavor and packed with protein from tuna and fiber from chickpeas, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying. Perfect for busy weekdays or as a vibrant addition to potlucks, it comes together in just 10 minutes! The refreshing dressing made with lemon juice and dill adds brightness, making every bite enjoyable. Serve it over greens, in a sandwich, or with whole-grain crackers for a versatile meal option that’s sure to please.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- 1 can tuna packed in water (5 oz), drained
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon roughly chopped capers, green olives, or relish
- Dressing: mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the chickpeas, tuna, celery, red onion, dill, and capers (or olives).
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently fold until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately on greens or as a filling in a sandwich.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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